Eileen Flynn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I echo what has been said about the third day of hunger strike for the people in direct provision. This is one example of people living in pure poverty in 2020 Ireland. It is clear that people living in direct provision do not want to be there and are getting treated horribly by the State and some in the communities around them. I, therefore, support the call for a debate on ending direct provision. I am open to listening to what people have to say and I hope we do not have to put these people's lives on hold any longer.The programme for Government commits to ending direct provision. We must now look at when that will be done. Time is of the essence in the context of saving the lives of young children and other people living in horrible conditions.